Monday, April 7, 2014

When you visit Japan during this season, you will see so many cherry trees in full bloom. Whenever you go, you'll hear people talking about the cherry blossoms (and I hope you don't get tired of it), ad see people having parties under the cherry trees. Well, I guess you could say we have special feelings towards cherry blossoms.

The cherry trees are in full bloom from around the end of March to the beginning of April--the season when we are waiting for the warmth of spring. Our ancestors set the time of graduation and school enrollment during this time. It's a time of new beginnings, so cherry blossoms are a symbol of life itself, so to speak. I think I can say that Japanese people cherish the thysms of nature. We are always attune with nature in a way.

We cherish the falling cherry blossoms as well. Seeing those beautiful cherry petals fluttering in the warm sunlight is amazing, but also it is touching to see how they fall to the ground. I feel a kind of "shining life" there, and many Japanese people probably feel the same.

I wonder if you feel something similar about cherry blossoms?

I believe we share the same feelings about spring. I hope you enjoy your bright warm spring!

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Welcome to this place!This is the shared blog of Val, from France, and Sachi, from Japan. Two friends sharing their views on Life, enjoying and seeking beauty and peace.We'd love to hear from you and know how you bring more beauty and peace to your life!